EP0635972A3 - Automated detection and correction of eye color defects due to flash illumination. - Google Patents

Automated detection and correction of eye color defects due to flash illumination. Download PDF

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EP0635972A3
EP0635972A3 EP94201902A EP94201902A EP0635972A3 EP 0635972 A3 EP0635972 A3 EP 0635972A3 EP 94201902 A EP94201902 A EP 94201902A EP 94201902 A EP94201902 A EP 94201902A EP 0635972 A3 EP0635972 A3 EP 0635972A3
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Paul J C O Eastman Koda Benati
Robert T C O Eastman Koda Gray
Patrick A C O Eastman Cosgrove
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    • G06V40/10—Human or animal bodies, e.g. vehicle occupants or pedestrians; Body parts, e.g. hands
    • G06V40/18—Eye characteristics, e.g. of the iris
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    • H04N1/56—Processing of colour picture signals
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    • H04N1/46—Colour picture communication systems
    • H04N1/56—Processing of colour picture signals
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    • H04N1/62—Retouching, i.e. modification of isolated colours only or in isolated picture areas only
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EP94201902A 1993-07-19 1994-07-01 Automated detection and correction of eye color defects due to flash illumination Expired - Lifetime EP0635972B1 (en)

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